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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 (1 stick) butter 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup or Molasses 4 tablespoons sugar 6 ounces chocolate chips 1/2 cup (optional) chopped nuts 1/4 cup peppermint candy canes, crushed Preparation Sift flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and cocoa together. Set aside. Cream butter and ginger until light. Stir in molasses and 2 tablespoons sugar....

Ingredients 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Preparation Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a boil over high heat; stir in extract. Strain cream into bowl of chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth (mixture will appear oily at first). Cool until mixture falls in ribbons when spoon is lifted, 2 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted, cooled 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup hot fudge topping 1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping 12 miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies, unwrapped 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients redients 2 packages (4 oz. each) HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar , broken into pieces 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips 1 tablespoon shortening 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or toasted almonds , coarsely chopped Preparation Directions 1 Cover cookie sheet or tray with wax paper. 2 Place chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 quarts ripe cherry tomatoes (red, orange or both), halved Leaves from 1 branch basil 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon (or more) crushed red pepper flakes (recipe used more, but this was still zingy) 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Heat oil in large, deep skillet over high heat until hot. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, pepper flakes and garlic and cook until tomatoes come to a full boil....

Ingredients 1/2 baguette 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Thinly slice the baguette. Place the rounds on a baking sheet and broil them until they’re golden brown (about 1 1/2 minutes per side). In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley leaves, garlic, oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients Ingredients 11/2 cups prepared enchilada sauce (read labels carefully if avoiding gluten) 2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomatoes with seasoning (your choice: I had garlic and olive oil on hand) 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto or kidney beans with juice (or 1 cup dry pinto beans, soaked overnight) 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 onion, diced, or 1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin...

Ingredients 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup chopped deli rotisserie chicken 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix vegetables, chicken and soup. On large cutting board, unroll dough sheet; cut into 8 squares with sharp knife or pizza cutter....

Ingredients 2 lbs. Chicken Salt & Pepper to taste 1 ½ tsp. . Pepper 1 lg. Onion (chopped) 2 lg. cloves Garlic (chopped) 1 (14 oz.) Diced Tomatoes in Juice ¾ C. Kalamata Olives (pitted) ½ C Dry White wine 2 tsp. Oregano 2/3 C. Feta 2 tbs. Parsley (chopped) Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in deep skillet. Sauté Chicken and transfer to plate. Add onion to drippings; cook about 3 minutes until soft....

Ingredients • 1/2 c. & 2 tbsp. cornstarch • 3/4 c. water, divided • 2 egg yolks • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (2-2 1/2 lb.) • 2 c. corn oil • 3 tbsp. brown sugar • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced • 1 c. chicken broth • 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice • 1/2 c. scallions (cut diagonally, 1" slices) Preparation In medium size bowl combine 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup water and the egg yolks; whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups rolled oats, uncooked Preparation In a medium-size heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa, sugar, milk, and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then stir and boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Make sure the mixture is at a rolling boil before beginning to count the cooking time....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 recipe Flaky Piecrust 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons aged bourbon 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, 1 cup chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (about 6 ounces) 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional) 1 large egg yolk (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream 3 chocolate chip cookies, broken up 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 cup milk Whipped cream, chocolate chips, and extra cookies for garnish, if desired Preparation Place vanilla ice cream, cookies, chocolate chips, and milk in blender. Make sure the lid is on tight and blend until smooth. Pour chocolate chip cookie milkshake in glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and half chocolate chip cookie, if desired....

Ingredients 1 16.5 oz package refrigerated cookie dough 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup toffee bits 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350. On a floured surface, roll out cookie dough. Place in a prepared baking dish and press evenly into edges of pan. Bake 8 minutes. Sprinkle with chips, bits, and coconut. Drizzle with condensed milk....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup light-brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease twelve muffin cups. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, stir together milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla until blended....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar a pinch of salt 6 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Stir the sugar, salt, cocoa, and milk well before starting to heat so that it won’t crystalize. Stir for one minute once it begins to boil, then take it off the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. If not using it all right away, it keeps well in the fridge....

Ingredients 1/2 cup coarse salt (or 6 tablespoons table salt) 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons dried thyme or oregano, or a pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk Peanut oil, for frying Preparation In a large bowl or pot, dissolve 1/2 cup coarse salt in 3 quarts of water....

Ingredients chicken onions water Preparation boil chicken until done. add onions and seasonings, salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients 1 box (6 oz) long-grain and wild rice mix 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs) 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Evenly spread rice in bottom of dish. Sprinkle half of contents of seasoning mix packet over rice....

Ingredients 8 oz Thai rice noodles 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup tamarind paste 1/4 cup warm water 2 medium chicken breasts 15 medium cooked and deviened shrimp 3 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla) 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup crushed roasted peanuts 1/2 cup mushrooms 1 cup green onion (cut 1 in....